When I hurt my foot and we couldn't hike for a while, we went in search of a place to kayak. Since…read morewe don't have our own, this is a bit of a challenge in Charlotte. It's especially challenging before Memorial Day. Luckily, we were able to find this place. I can't remember the exact price, but it wasn't cheap from what I remember and I think it was a 2 hour minimum. Pricing aside, we had a good time. The Catawba River isn't the most scenic place to kayak, but there are some nice branches off it it where you can spot lots of turtles. The employee that helped us was very friendly and gave us some pointers on the best areas to explore. If you want to kayak close to Charlotte, check them out!

Good service but some other folks at the put in were acting dangerously and the owner of riverside…read morewasn't able to do much.

My friend and I rented paddleboards for an hour and had a great time! The launch spot was the…read moreowners home and it was in a quiet part of Lake Wylie.

I have been out with the Goat Boater several times and they never disappoint! Whether you want to…read moreget on the water and have fun or learn proper technique, the Goat Boater kills it.

There's not a lot of places to kayak on lake normal surprisingly but if you can get a reservation…read moreat aloha it is always a great experience. It's quick and easy. You walk about 20 yards from the parking lot to sign in and then another 30 yards to hop in your kayak and go. Absolutely beautiful spot on the water and you can cruise around as long as you want. So tranquil.

We rented paddle boards for our recent family vacation on LKN. We had an amazing experience…read more playing on the water together as a family. Aloha delivered and retrieved quality boards and paddles. We will definitely be renting from them again.

Great service and great experience. It was my first time renting a boat and the Lake Effects staff…read moremade the entire process painless and informative. Before our rental date they sent us safety videos. The check in process went smoothly despite the amount of customers at the location. The store is very practical, it has change rooms, a little area to relax and have some snacks. The boat was in great condition. They walked us through the operation of the boat and all the safety procedures. I will definitely come back to Lake Effects. Great Job guys!

Such a great store and rental location! We rented a kayak for the week with some extra life…read morejackets -- everyone was very friendly and helpful both picking up and returning. Our teenage girls LOVED the store for some Lake Norman souvenir shopping... Cute shirts, cups, hats, stickers and of course Pure Vida jewelry.

We had a great time. The guys were awesome. Unfortunately a storm rolled in while we were out, and…read morethe guy in charge gave us a small refund to adjust for the time lost. We were happy without the adjustment, but the display of terrific customer service and honesty made the experience even better. Lake Norman is beautiful and these guys will be the service we use anytime we're in the area from now on!

Great experience for our first time on Lake Norman. We did a 2 day boat rental, was ready when we…read morearrived and the kids helping us were thorough. Boat was a little "used" but you get what you pay for, the prices were pretty reasonable. Enjoyed checking out the sights and eating lunch waterfront. Boat was key for this visit!

I rented 2 paddle boards from Moose Paddleboard for a long weekend at Lake Norman. The boards were…read morein great shape and he delivered them to our rental house plus came back to get them. I highly recommend this company!

We We greatly…read moreenjoyed our time on Lake Norman. Rentals were fast and easy, and the setting is very nice.

From the owner: North Carolina Community Sailing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization doing business as Lake…read moreNorman Community Sailing that receives no public funding. All revenue comes from program and pass sales as well as the generosity of our private donors and supporters. For Pass Holders we offer sailing, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), kayaking and rowing activities out of Blythe Landing Park. LNCS operates with paid and volunteer staff and we have a fleet of more than 70 boats. The sailing fleet includes Flying Scots, 420's, Sunfish and Optis. The rowing fleet has four recreational shells, configurable as singles or doubles, and we have a growing fleet of SUPs and kayaks. We also teach sailing classes for youth and adults. Our mission at LNCS is to provide affordable, accessible, and safe sailing and waterfront opportunities on Lake Norman for adults and youth.

MAKE SURE TO BRING CASH! They don't accept card or other payments which is a bit annoying. They…read moresend you to a nearby ATM with a service fee. Other than that, the staff was nice and friendly and only $15 for 30 mins was a great deal. The pedalboats are in good condition and even have room for your child if you have one, and an opening behind your seat for a bag. The pond is a bit small but the ducks come right up to you which was so fun! We were able to see some turtles including tiny baby ones which was adorable. I had such a great time! Would recommend

We were in town visiting and stopped here to feed the ducks and enjoy a nice boat ride! $15 for 30…read moreminutes isn't bad at all! The water is pretty and filled with fish, turtles and ducks. The boats are clean and safe! The staff is friendly and helpful. The wait can be long depending on how many people are there but the line goes fast